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How Players Like McDavid Drove Major Changes for All-Star Weekend
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50 minutes
Released:
Jan 5, 2024
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We start at MSG with Greg Wyshynski (2:23) covering Bedard in NYC, a look at the Stanley Cup rematch tonight, how VGK/FLA are still in the playoff hunt and whether we prefer rematches or a new pair every year. Over to the NHL All-Star weekend and why Greg likes the “goofy” events. Later on, Steve Mayer, NHL Chief Content Officer (24:48) on how the fans and players drove the changes for All-Star weekend, especially Connor McDavid. We close the show with the first 16 names selected to the NHL All-Star game including Auston Matthews in for the Leafs and Alex Ovechkin not on the list. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Released:
Jan 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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